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What is Internal Family Systems?
Hayden Lindsey Hayden Lindsey

What is Internal Family Systems?

Wondering if Internal Family Systems (IFS) therapy is right for you? Check out this brief introduction where you’ll learn some basic IFS language and concepts, as well as how IFS can help you lead a more creative, compassionate, and connected life.

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11 Resolutions for a Better Relationship in 2023
Hayden Lindsey Hayden Lindsey

11 Resolutions for a Better Relationship in 2023

As another year rolls over, it’s likely that you’re formulating some personal goals for 2023. But have you ever considered sitting down with your partner and making some resolutions as a couple? Don’t “drop the ball” on your relationship! Here are 11 great ideas to make 2023 your best year yet.

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Crystallization: A Life Lesson From Chemistry
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Crystallization: A Life Lesson From Chemistry

In the course of our lives, we may periodically find ourselves feeling as if the world around us has dissolved. Breakups, loss, financial setbacks, trauma and more can lead to a sense of “dissolution.” Fortunately, Mother Nature, in her infinite wisdom, offers a powerful way to understand the closing of a life chapter and the start of a new one.

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7 Barriers Men Face When Seeking Mental Health Treatment
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7 Barriers Men Face When Seeking Mental Health Treatment

It’s a taken-for-granted fact that men are much less likely than women to seek help for mental, emotional, and relationship issues. So taken-for-granted, in fact, that most of us would rather assume the problem is with men themselves. In this post, I offer a critical look at the roadblocks men face, both internally and externally, in hopes of empowering men and their partners to get the help they deserve.

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